Kentucky ranks fifth in the nation for the number of reported child abuse and neglect cases, according to federal data. And a recent report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services suggests that 17 out of every 1,000 children in the state experience some form of child mistreatment.

This KET special report, hosted by Renee Shaw, examines the difficult topic of child abuse and neglect in the Commonwealth. The program presents stories from those whose lives have been upended by mistreatment and examines the challenges and possible solutions to protecting Kentucky’s children.

Child Abuse and Neglect: A KET Special Report
KET Monday, March 27 • 8/7 pm
Watch on-demand at KET.org and on the PBS app

The program is funded in part by a grant from the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.

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